Happenings.

What's up Orcas?!

This is your definitive guide to everything happening on island. 

From community gatherings and celebrations to art exhibits, holiday festivities to live music and the performing arts, festivals and special events to farmers market news, self-care workshops and wellness retreats to local shopping promotions and food & drink specials, this page is your go-to source for discovering all the happenings.

Download our food & drink guide for current hours of operation, print out the weekly itinerary, explore detailed event descriptions below, or scroll to the calendar and list of annual events for a look ahead.

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March 2025

March Artist at Material Wit: Whitney Page

The Material Wit March Gallery Show welcomes local artist Whitney Page. Her work as a contemporary pastellist is just emerging with breathtaking landscapes of beautiful Orcas Island. Deeply influenced by American and French Impressionists, Page’s work captures the fleeting, ethereal moments in nature. The show holds five distinct pieces in a medium-sized format and framed in the artist’s […]
01 - 31 Mar
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Material Wit
269 Main St, Eastsound, WA 98245

Bingo Night at Cafe Aurora

Food, Drinks, Friends, and a Fun Night of Bingo! Order food between 5:00-6:15pm and claim your spot. There is limited food served after bingo begins, promptly at 6:30pm. 21 and over. Happening Every Wednesday!
26 Mar
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cafe Aurora
123 North Beach RoadEastsound, WA, 98245United States
April 2025

Bingo Night at Cafe Aurora

Food, Drinks, Friends, and a Fun Night of Bingo! Order food between 5:00-6:15pm and claim your spot. There is limited food served after bingo begins, promptly at 6:30pm. 21 and over. Happening Every Wednesday!
02 Apr
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cafe Aurora
123 North Beach RoadEastsound, WA, 98245United States

OPALCO Annual Member Festival

Join the entire OPALCO team for a celebration open to all members and all ages! Stop by for food, OPALCO swag, an electric vehicle showcase, and lots of family friendly fun! Did you know you can win a grand prize (including electric power tools and cordless vacuums)? All members who VOTE in the Board Election […]
25 Apr
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SJ County Fair Grounds
849 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

The Spring Great Islands Clean Up

It’s gonna be spring before you know it and that means it’s time to get out and pick up some trash! The 2025 Spring GICU will be held on April 26. This year, The Exchange is challenging businesses, neighborhoods, and other organizations to get involved by putting together a team—and prizes will be awarded! So […]
26 Apr
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Eastsound Waterfront Park
96 Main Street, Eastsound, WA 98245
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The Event Calendar.

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Annual events.

Throughout the year, Orcas plays host to all sorts of community gatherings, festivals, and special events that inspire, entertain, and just plain bring people together the island way.

Celebrating the longest day to the shortest, uplifting community, and standing in solidarity, you’ll find occasions to celebrate music and art, literature and film, inclusivity, holiday vibes, beer, and the scaries.

Special note: Orcas loves a parade. Prepare to show up and show out.

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